ABSTRACT

In The Reason to Sing, renowned composer-lyricist and teacher Craig Carnelia provides musical actors with a step-by-step guide to making their singing performances more truthful, vivid, and full of life.

Using a technique developed over decades of teaching the professional community of Broadway actors and students alike, The Reason to Sing utilizes detailed descriptions of sessions the author has had with his notable students and lays out a new and proven approach to help you build your skills, your confidence, and your career.

This book is intended for musical theater acting students as well as working professionals and teachers of the craft.

chapter 1|18 pages

Approaching the Song

chapter 2|15 pages

Preparation

chapter 3|19 pages

Action

chapter 4|23 pages

About Music

chapter 5|26 pages

Types of Songs

chapter 6|5 pages

Invisible Partners

chapter 7|9 pages

Auditioning

chapter 8|7 pages

A Sense of Play

chapter 9|14 pages

In Production

chapter 10|14 pages

In Concert

chapter 11|4 pages

In Conclusion